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Mission College Prep Catholic High School

  • LocationSan Luis Obispo, CA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 330 students
Official website

Mission College Preparatory Catholic High School in San Luis Obispo, California, lists a monthly schedule of school Masses and liturgies for 2026-27, a weekly Monday Mass in its chapel, and retreats for each grade level. Its graduation table lists 40 units of religion, and students must complete 100 hours of school and community service over four years.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 1

  • Monday7:50 AMthe chapel · On most Monday mornings during the school year, 2026-27 schedule.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Liturgies and Prayer Services - Ministry & Service - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/ministry_and_service/liturgies_and_prayer_services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We celebrate a weekly mass in the chapel on most Monday mornings at 7:50 AM and morning prayer on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM.”
    A weekly Mass is celebrated in the chapel on most Monday mornings at 7:50 AM, and morning prayer on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM.

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Catholic churches nearby

Map of Mission College Prep Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miMission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa: 0.1 mi1Newman Catholic Center: 1.2 mi2Saint Anne Catholic Church of the Byzantine Rite: 1.3 mi3Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church: 1.6 mi4Campus Ministry, Mission College Prep: 0.1 miMission College Prep Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa — 0.1 mi · 751 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
  2. Newman Catholic Center — 1.2 mi · 1472 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo
  3. Saint Anne Catholic Church of the Byzantine Rite — 1.3 mi
  4. Nativity of Our Lady Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 221 Daly Avenue

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The 2026-27 liturgy schedule lists a Mass or liturgy about once a month at Old Mission Church at 10:15 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgies and Prayer Services - Ministry & Service - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/ministry_and_service/liturgies_and_prayer_services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass of the Holy Spirit August 17 10:15 AM Old Mission Church Senior/Parent Liturgy September 23 10:15 AM Old Mission Church”
      The 2026-27 liturgy schedule lists Masses and liturgies at Old Mission Church at 10:15 AM.
      “At Mission College Prep, we are committed to the Eucharist and the Sacramental life of the Church through monthly mass opportunities and/or prayer services.”
      The school offers monthly Mass opportunities or prayer services.
      “Each month we gather together as community to reflect on our monthly gospel reading”
      The school gathers monthly as a community to reflect on the Gospel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Russ Brown is listed under Campus Ministry in the faculty and staff directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1092023&type=d&pREC_ID=1969585 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Russ Brown Campus Ministry”
      Fr. Russ Brown is listed under Campus Ministry on the staff directory.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

73 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshmen have two day-long retreats, sophomores and juniors an overnight retreat, and seniors a four-day Kairos retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - Ministry & Service - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/ministry_and_service/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School retreats are one of the most important faith formation opportunities for students at MCP. The MCP retreat program includes student and faculty led retreats for each grade level.”
      The school runs student and faculty led retreats for each grade level.
      “Freshmen participate in two day-long retreats, one in the fall and one in the spring. Sophomores and juniors each participate in one overnight annual retreat. In the fall semester, the senior class partakes in a four-day Kairos retreat.”
      Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors each have a retreat in the 2026-27 year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One priest is listed under Campus Ministry. The vice-principal of student affairs is not counted as ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1092023&type=d&pREC_ID=1969585 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Russ Brown Campus Ministry”
      Fr. Russ Brown is listed under Campus Ministry on the staff directory.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (The Music Ministry club is listed in the 2025-2026 club inventory. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes club is ecumenical and is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Clubs - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1092026&type=d&pREC_ID=1382422 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Music Ministry Advisor: Mrs. Anderson”
      A Music Ministry club is listed in the school's club inventory.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Students must complete 100 hours of school and community service over four years.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To graduate, Mission College Prep students must also complete a minimum of 100 hours of community and school service over four years.”
      Graduation requires 100 hours of community and school service over four years.
    2. Service - Ministry & Service - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/ministry_and_service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service Requirements: Freshmen: School Service - 5 hours Community Service - 10 hours”
      Service requirements are set by grade, from 15 hours in the freshman year to 30 hours in the junior and senior years.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Students For Life club is listed in the 2025-2026 club inventory, the newest listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Clubs - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1092026&type=d&pREC_ID=1382422 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students For Life Club Advisor: Mrs. Buresh”
      A Students For Life club is listed in the school's club inventory.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school runs People's Kitchen and the Breakfast Project service programs for 2026-27.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service - Ministry & Service - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/ministry_and_service/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “PEOPLE'S KITCHEN 2026 - 2027”
      The school runs People's Kitchen service dates for each grade in 2026-27.
    2. Ministry & Service - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/ministry_and_service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “2026-2027 Breakfast Project Dates:”
      The school schedules Breakfast Project service dates for 2026-27.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Monthly school liturgies are listed for 2026-27, along with a weekly Monday Mass in the chapel.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgies and Prayer Services - Ministry & Service - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/ministry_and_service/liturgies_and_prayer_services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We celebrate a weekly mass in the chapel on most Monday mornings at 7:50 AM and morning prayer on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM.”
      A weekly Mass is celebrated in the chapel on most Monday mornings at 7:50 AM, and morning prayer on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM.
      “Mass of the Holy Spirit August 17 10:15 AM Old Mission Church Senior/Parent Liturgy September 23 10:15 AM Old Mission Church”
      The 2026-27 liturgy schedule lists Masses and liturgies at Old Mission Church at 10:15 AM.
  • Every grade has a retreat each year, and the graduation requirements include 100 hours of service over four years.
    Sources (2)
    1. Retreats - Ministry & Service - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/ministry_and_service/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School retreats are one of the most important faith formation opportunities for students at MCP. The MCP retreat program includes student and faculty led retreats for each grade level.”
      The school runs student and faculty led retreats for each grade level.
      “Freshmen participate in two day-long retreats, one in the fall and one in the spring. Sophomores and juniors each participate in one overnight annual retreat. In the fall semester, the senior class partakes in a four-day Kairos retreat.”
      Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors each have a retreat in the 2026-27 year.
    2. Academics - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “To graduate, Mission College Prep students must also complete a minimum of 100 hours of community and school service over four years.”
      Graduation requires 100 hours of community and school service over four years.

Concerns

  • The weekly Monday Mass is the regular Mass listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgies and Prayer Services - Ministry & Service - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/ministry_and_service/liturgies_and_prayer_services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We celebrate a weekly mass in the chapel on most Monday mornings at 7:50 AM and morning prayer on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM.”
      A weekly Mass is celebrated in the chapel on most Monday mornings at 7:50 AM, and morning prayer on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Mission College Prep

  • Address: 682 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: missionprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, missionprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, missionprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 6 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Gospel AssembliesOn campus
    Sept. 15, Nov. 3, Feb. 4 and Apr. 14, 10 AM
    Student community gatherings to reflect on the monthly Gospel reading and celebrate student and faculty successes, held in the MCP Gym.
    missionprep.org, missionprep.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Students For Life Club
    Pro-life student club with a faculty advisor, listed in the school's club inventory for 2025-2026.
    missionprep.org
  • Music Ministry Club
    Student club listed in the school's club inventory for 2025-2026, with a faculty advisor.
    missionprep.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • School liturgies at Old Mission Church
    Monthly in 2026-27, 10:15 AM, on dates listed
    Masses and liturgies for the school community, celebrated with local priests at Old Mission Church, including a senior/parent liturgy, a Catholic Schools Week Mass and a Mass of the Holy Spirit.
    missionprep.org, missionprep.org

Retreats 1

  • School retreats for each grade
    2026-27: Senior Kairos Aug. 24-27, 2026; Freshman fall Aug. 25, 2026; Junior Nov. 16-17, 2026; Sophomore Mar. 1-2, 2027; Freshman spring Mar. 16, 2027
    Student and faculty led retreats for each grade level, including a four-day Kairos retreat for seniors.
    missionprep.org, missionprep.org

Service 2

  • People's Kitchen
    2026-27 by grade, September through May
    School service program in which each grade serves on listed dates.
    missionprep.org
  • Breakfast Project
    Oct. 28, Jan. 12, Mar. 9 and May 4, 8:30 AM
    Service dates at Mission Parish Hall listed for 2026-27.
    missionprep.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Ministry & Service - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/ministry_and_service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The primary role of Campus Ministry is to coordinate all matters related to the growth of MCP as a faith community.”
    Campus Ministry coordinates the school's faith life.
    “The primary role of Campus Ministry is to coordinate all matters related to the growth of MCP as a faith community.”
    Campus Ministry coordinates the school's faith life.
  2. Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “682 Palm St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401”
    The school's address is 682 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
  3. Liturgies and Prayer Services - Ministry & Service - Mission College Preparatory Catholic High Schoolmissionprep.org/apps/pages/ministry_and_service/liturgies_and_prayer_services · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We celebrate a weekly mass in the chapel on most Monday mornings at 7:50 AM and morning prayer on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM.”
    A weekly Mass is celebrated in the chapel on most Monday mornings at 7:50 AM, and morning prayer on Tuesdays at 8:15 AM.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
71 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.88%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.2 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Monterey, CA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)330
Students in grades 9–12330
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges88%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Monterey

The Most Reverend Ramon Bejarano, Bishop of Monterey

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Is Mission College Prep Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Mission College Prep Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Monterey.
Where is Mass celebrated at Mission College Prep Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at the chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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